Once my therapist told me that the therapist acts as a parent. We look to our therapists' as parents at some level. I know I have at points in my time with her. She has also helped me to 'grow up' and be independent of her. One time she called herself a 'rent-a-friend'.

I still rely on her at times, but she has helped find it in myself to connect with others in the community.

What your feeling seems to me to be part of the process. I am glad you have a good client/therapist relationship with her. In time, what you learn from her may help you form other relationships in the community and in your personal life.

Hope this makes sense.